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Hall of Fame induction ceremony to honor 33 players and two teams
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The “Wall of Legends” at the Martin County All-Sports Hall of Fame will grow by 35 award plaques Nov. 24. The second round of inductees will take their place among the “LEGENDS” during an induction ceremony at the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez. A finger-food buffet…
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Limited festival vendor spots available
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Plans for the 2023 annual Christmas in the Mountains festival are quickly shaping up. Event organizers wish to remind those interested in setting up as a vendor Dec. 1 and 2 that time is running out to reserve a spot and the list of paid vendors is on…
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the October Students of the Month. Star students are Layla Copley, Waylon Muncy, Logan Dotson, Krista Smith, Ava Harmon, Jackson Ray, Ebony Newsome, Riley Parks, Harper Lawson, Madison Dials, James Wages, Aiden Endicott, Tanner Evans, Karstyn Robinson and Chris Luster. Head Start Students of the…
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Tis the season for a coat and toy drive for children
INEZ — Once again residents have the opportunity to be a blessing to others and Cash Express invites everyone to join in the celebration of giving. The Inez Cash Express is pairing up with a local domestic violence program to become a blessing to families in the community with its 20th annual Coat and Toy…
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Lawrence County’s Phill Barnett unveils debut single ‘Nowhere,’ an ode to home and heritage
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Mark your calendars. On Oct. 27, Lawrence County native Phill Barnett will step into the music scene with the release of his much-anticipated debut single “Nowhere.” Available to stream and purchase online and uniquely offered for purchase on floppy disc, “Nowhere” is more than just a song—it is a haunting and spiritual…
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Drive-thru vaccine clinic for seniors Nov. 29
Flu, RSV, pneumonia, shingles, COVID-19 INEZ — A Drive-Up Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for Nov. 29 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center. Local seniors may receive various vaccines without leaving the comfort of their vehicles. Vaccinations include flu, RSV, pneumonia, shingles and COVID-19. April Murphy, assistant/vaccine coordinator…
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UPIKE’s Tanner College of Dental Medicine receives $1.5 million grant
BY STACEY WALTERS PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville College of Dental Medicine was awarded $1.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission to fund the procurement of dental equipment and supplies through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative. POWER is an integrated, multiagency effort to align and invest federal economic and…
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Taylor ‘Employee of the Month’
Martin County Health Care Facility staff and residents congratulate Taylor Bowen, SRNA. She is the September 2023 Employee of the Month at MCHCF.
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Pediatric pain specialist joins UK King’s Daughters
ASHLAND — UK King’s Daughters welcomed pediatric pain management specialist Motaz Awad, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Awad specializes in treating migraines, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, muscle pain, groin pain, sports injuries, and growth plate pain in children. He also sees patients receiving orthopedic care through Shriner’s Children’s Lexington. Dr. Awad received his medical degree from…
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